Executive Chef for Food Innovation and Sustainability

6 days ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) Full time
Job Description:

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) is a leading technical university in Denmark, renowned for its excellence in research, education, innovation, and scientific advice.

About the Position:

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our team as part of the Sustainable Food Innovation Group (SFI). The successful candidate will support our R&D Chef in daily operations, training new users, and research & development for sustainability and the green transition.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience working in professional kitchens, with excellent communication, organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Fluency in spoken and written English is required, with some knowledge of Danish being a plus.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the R&D Chef in daily Food Lab operations, including maintenance, procurement, cleaning, etc.
  • Train new and ongoing users in Food Lab best practices, basic culinary skills, and safe and effective usage of specialised equipment.
  • Support the R&D Chef and other users of the Food Lab with their respective R&D projects around fermentation, upcycling, and umamification for the green transition.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Professional culinary training and at least five years of experience working in professional kitchens.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • BASIC IT literacy, including Excel and online ordering systems.
Salary and Benefits:

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or organizational agreement between the Ministry of Taxation, CO10, 3F and the Food & Nutrition Association. The salary will be assessed according to your level of experience and will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The estimated annual salary for this position is approximately €50,000 - €65,000, depending on qualifications and experience.



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